Baton Rouge police book felon in shooting

Frederick Washington opened his apartment door Tuesday evening and fired a stolen .45 caliber pistol at a man without provocation, according to an affidavit of probable cause.

The shooting victim was taken to a hospital for non life-threatening injuries, the affidavit says.

Washington, 9209 Great Smokey Ave., Baton Rouge, was booked into Parish Prison early Wednesday on counts of attempted second-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm.

Authorities book 13 on suspicion of DWI

Authorities arrested at least 13 people suspected of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish and booked them into Parish Prison between 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, booking records show.